MENTAL HEALTH IN MEDICAL STUDENTS: CHALLENGES AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES

Abstract

Exploring the unique challenges faced by medical students during their academic training, this article seeks to deepen the understanding of the prevalence of mental health problems, identify risk factors, and discuss intervention strategies to promote a healthier academic environment. Medical students face a higher risk of anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout due to academic pressures, intense competition, and lack of support. Studies show a high incidence of these problems, requiring urgent interventions. Intense academic demands, lack of work-life balance, lack of social support, and peer competition are all risk factors. The clinical setting can also expose students to emotionally difficult situations. It is crucial to reduce excessive workload and promote work-life balance.  It highlights the urgency of actions by medical education institutions to promote a healthier and more compassionate academic environment, aiming not only at the well-being of students but also at the quality of future medical care.